I applaud the Portland Press Herald for its recent editorial “Our View: On food stamps, don’t follow Maine’s example” (April 30). The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program restrictions proposed in the House’s Farm Bill would harm Maine families. I urge Maine’s congressional delegation to reject these changes. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, about 200,000 […]

As we get closer and closer to the June 12 primary, I can’t help but think about Maine and the amazing experience I had when I served in the House and the Senate representing the people of South Portland and Cape Elizabeth. I loved that you were willing to stop and talk with me in […]

The people of Maine need Democrat Adam Cote as our next governor. Our state possesses abundant natural and human resources and the capacity to attract people, enterprises and investment to propel us into the 21st century. To achieve all this, we need proven leadership, demonstrated understanding of Maine and our potential, and a capacity to […]

Few things are more “Maine” than Central Maine Power. The orange trucks, the heroic efforts of line workers striving 24/7 to get us back online during blizzards and nor’easters and, yes, safety commercials warning that “no line is safe to touch, evah.” However, as a company, CMP has proven itself entirely uninterested in the needs […]

I am an exhibiting artist in the show currently at the Atrium Gallery at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College. I have told the show’s curator, Janice Moore, that I oppose USM President Glenn Cummings’ decision to remove three paintings from the exhibit. I therefore told her to remove my painting as my protest […]